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Single atom catalyst a big deal

Post by macdoc » Sat Jun 26, 2021 7:32 pm

Scientists can predict and design single atom catalysts for important chemical reactions
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June 24, 2021

Guided by quantum chemical calculations, scientists design and test a new single atom catalyst that converts propane to propylene with 100% efficiency, with little deactivation by coking. If adopted by industry, the catalyst could save billions of dollars and stop millions of tons of carbon dioxide being emitted into the atmosphere.
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 141546.htm
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Re: Single atom catalyst a big deal

Post by JimC » Sat Jun 26, 2021 10:42 pm

Interesting, and definitely hopeful...
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